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EAM Jaishankar thanks Australian counterpart for Holi wishes

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Australian Senator Penny Wong shared warm Holi greetings, showcasing the friendly diplomatic ties between India and Australia. Their social media exchanges highlighted the cultural connection between the two nations during the festive occasion. Australian diplomats, including the High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner, also participated in Holi celebrations. The festive spirit was further amplified by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national Holi message of unity and joy.

New Delhi, March 14

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Australian counterpart Penny Wong for her wishes on Holi.

Wong wished those celebrating Holi across the world and shared an old picture of herself with EAM Jaishankar.

"Thank you for the warm Holi greetings Senator Penny Wong."

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1900429381228781882

"Wishing my dear friend S Jaishankar, and all those celebrating in India, Australia and across the world a very happy Holi. May this festival of colours bring joy to all," Wong said in a post on X.

https://x.com/SenatorWong/status/1900347111495160148

Earlier in the day, Jaishankar too extended Holi greeting to all.

"Wishing everyone a happy Holi! May the festival of colours fill your lives with happiness, joy and harmony," he had said.

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1900429109291081949

Australia's High Commissioner, too, wished Holi.

"Wishing all my Indian friends a colourful and happy Holi!" he said.

https://x.com/AusHCIndia/status/1900395715932885357

Australia's Deputy High Commissioner to India Nick McCaffrey wished everyone on Holi and also engaged in celebration.

"A riot of fun, and colours, with some great food thrown in! Holi at the High Commission was super good fun. Sending my best wishes to you all for a Happy Holi with your family and loved ones."

https://x.com/AusDHCIndia/status/1900409144730894396

The deaf team of Australia engaged in Holi celebrations as well.

https://x.com/AusHCIndia/status/1900195132785516604

"Let the Holi games begin! Our players from Deaf Cricket Australia were treated to colours, flowers, gujiya & dahi vadas as they enjoyed Holi celebrations with the Suniye NGO- Support School for Hearing Impaired team. A colourful & memorable farewell as they head back to Australia".

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes on the occasion.

https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1900160184208531525

"I wish you all a very Happy Holi. This festival filled with joy and happiness will infuse new enthusiasm and energy in everyone's life and will also deepen the colours of unity among the countrymen," he said in a post on X.

— ANI

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